82nd New York State Legislature

82nd New York State Legislature
←81st 83rd→
The Old State Capitol (1879)
Overview
Legislative bodyNew York State Legislature
JurisdictionNew York, United States
TermJanuary 1 – December 31, 1859
Senate
Members32
PresidentLt. Gov. Robert Campbell (R)
Temporary PresidentWilliam A. Wheeler (R), from January 18
Party controlRepublican (17-13-2)
Assembly
Members128
SpeakerDeWitt C. Littlejohn (R)
Party controlRepublican (91-29-8)
Sessions
1stJanuary 4 – April 19, 1859
A historical black and white drawing of the old State Capitol building in Albany, New York. The building is imaged from the front right side, showing the 4 pillars making up the entrance along with a smattering of people around the sidewalk in front.
Old State Capitol building in Albany, New York. Home of the State Government from 1812 to 1878.

The 82nd New York State Legislature, consisting of the New York State Senate and the New York State Assembly, met from January 4 to April 19, 1859, during the first year of Edwin D. Morgan's governorship, in Albany.